Forbidden Secrets
Forbidden Secrets

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Forbidden Secrets

2006
Movie
76 min
English

Debbie and Mitch try to get over each other by seeing how many people they can have sex with. In this sexual competition, there are no losers.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael NankinGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman dealing with amnesia after an accident discovers she may have been involved in a murder. As she tries to piece together her past, she uncovers a web of deceit and manipulation involving her family and a mysterious stranger. The line between victim and perpetrator blurs as she races against time to uncover the truth before her memories fully return, or before someone ensures they never do.

Critical Reception

Forbidden Secrets, also known as The Hidden, received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some found the suspenseful premise intriguing, many criticized its predictable plot twists and melodramatic execution. The film is often regarded as a made-for-television movie with a limited scope.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted plot that often feels contrived.

  • Performances are adequate but do little to elevate the material.

  • Pacing issues and a lack of genuine surprises detract from the suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception for Forbidden Secrets is largely unavailable due to its distribution as a made-for-television film. General sentiment, where reviews exist, tends to reflect critical opinions, noting a formulaic approach to the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film was also released under the title 'The Hidden' in some markets.

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